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Press Releases Archive 2009
EU Healthy Eating Campaign: on-line Treasure Hunt game reaches its final stage»
IP/09/ 1988 Brussels, 21 December 2009 EU Healthy Eating Campaign: on-line Treasure Hunt game reaches its final stage The young Europeans in EU27are invited to test their knowledge on balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, re-discover the benefits of fruit, ...Call to submit scientific information on addictiveness and attractiveness of tobacco additives»
E-NewsEmployment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, 30 November and 1 December 2009, Brussels»
MEMO/0 9/528 Brussels, 27 November 2009 Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, 30 November and 1 December 2009, Brussels Employment and social affairs issues will be discussed on 30 November under the presidency of Sven-OttoLittorin, ...Commission approves €275 million for the eradication, monitoring and control of animal diseases»
IP/09/1826 Brussels, 26 November 2009 Commission approves €275 million for the eradication, monitoring and control of animal diseases Today, the European Commission adopted a financial package of €275 million to support programmes to eradicate, control ...Commission paper lays foundations of discussion to tackle the problem of anti-microbial resistance»
IP/09/1732 Brussels, 18 November 2009 Commission paper lays foundations of discussion to tackle the problem of anti-microbial resistance The European Commission presents today a staff working paper that aims to be the basis of discussion on the ways to ...Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health Opening Speech Conference : Influenza at the interface between humans and animals Brussels, 30 October 2009.»
SPEECH/ 09/509 Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health Opening Speech Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Conference : Influenza at the interface between humans and animals Brussels, 30 October ...Winners of the EU Health Journalism Prize announced at an award ceremony in Brussels»
IP/09/1661 Brussels, 30 October 2009 Winners of the EU Health Journalism Prize announced at an award ceremony in Brussels At an award ceremony held in Brussels last night, the European Commissioner for Health, Androulla Vassiliou, announced the three ...EC communication "Combating Hiv/Aids in the European Union and neighbouring countries, 2009-2013": questions & answers»
MEMO/09/479 Brussels, 26 October 2009 EC communication "Combating Hiv/Aids in the European Union and neighbouring countries, 2009-2013": questions & answers 1. What are the actions proposed in the communication to promote HIV/AIDS policies and how is ...A strategy for combating HIV/AIDS in the EU and neighbouring countries 2009-2013»
IP/09/1583 Brussels, 26 October 2009 A strategy for combating HIV/AIDS in the EU and neighbouring countries 2009-2013 Today, the Commission has renewed its efforts to fight HIV/AIDS in the EU and neighbouring countries by adopting a strategy for the period ...Commission takes steps to tackle health inequalities in the EU»
IP/09/1550 Strasbourg, 20 October 2009 Commission takes steps to tackle health inequalities in the EU The European Commission has announced today a series of actions to help Member States and other actors tackle the gaps in health which exist between ...Questions and Answers on Solidarity in health: Reducing health inequalities in the EU»
MEMO/09/467 Strasbourg, 20 October 2009 Questions and Answers on Solidarity in health: Reducing health inequalities in the EU What are health inequalities? Taken literally, the term "health inequalities" means differences in health status between individuals ...Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health High level session: "Together for achieving sustainable healthcare in the EU" Speech at the occasion of the "Open Days 2009", at the High level session "Together for achieving sustainable healthcare in the EU" Brussels, 6 October 2009»
SPEECH/ 09/444 Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health High level session : "Together for achieving sustainable healthcare in the EU" Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Speec h at the occasion ...Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health Launch European Partnership against cancer Speech at the launch of the European Partnership against cancer Brussels, 29 September 2009»
SPEECH/ 09/421 Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health Launch European Partnership against cancer Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Speec h at the launch of the European Partnership against ...Working together to fight cancer- President Barroso and Commissioner Vassiliou launch the European Partnership for Action against Cancer»
IP/09/1380 Brussels, 29 September 2009 Working together to fight cancer- President Barroso and Commissioner Vassiliou launch the European Partnership for Action against Cancer Today, in Brussels, over 300 cancer organisations, patients and cancer survivors, ...Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health "Animals + Humans = One Health" Opening Speech at the EU Veterinary Week Conference in Brussels Brussels, 28 September 2009»
SPEECH/ 09/415 Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health "Animals + Humans = One Health" Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Opening Speech at the EU Veterinary Week Conference in Brussels Brussels, ...Questions and Answers on the EU Veterinary Week and the World Rabies Day celebration in Brussels»
MEMO/09/416 Brussels, 25 September 2009 Questions and Answers on the EU Veterinary Week and the World Rabies Day celebration in Brussels What is the EU Veterinary Week (EVW) and why was it created in 2008? The concept of an EU Veterinary Week (EVW) – ...Commission welcomes adoption of legislation on plant protection products»
IP/09/1354 Bruxelles, le 24 September 2009 Commission welcomes adoption of legislation on plant protection products The Council has adopted today a Regulation to replace the current legislation setting out the rules on the authorisation of plant protection ...Questions and Answers on vaccines against pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza»
MEMO/09/392 Strasbourg, 15 September 2009 Questions and Answers on vaccines against pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza What is the Commission services' intention outlining a vaccination strategy against pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza? The Commission services' ...Commission adopts EU strategy on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009»
IP/09/1323 Strasbourg, 15 September 2009 Commission adopts EU strategy on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Today, the Commission adopted a strategy paper supporting Member States in their efforts to respond efficiently to the pandemic H1N1 2009....Questions and Answers on Communication to the public and media and on Support to Third Countries in tackling pandemic (H1N1) 2009»
MEMO/09/393 Strasbourg, 15 September 2009 Questions and Answers on Communication to the public and media and on Support to Third Countries in tackling pandemic (H1N1) 2009 What is the Commission Staff Working Document on communicating with the public ...Questions and Answers on the Global Health Security Initiative (GHSI)»
MEMO/09/388 Brussels, 11 September 2009 Questions and Answers on the Global Health Security Initiative (GHSI) What is the Global Health Security Initiative (GHSI)? The terrorist attacks in the USA on 11 September 2001 and the subsequent 'anthrax' scare, ...Pandemic (H1N1) 2009: Commission hosts Global Health Security conference for G7 countries and Mexico»
IP/09/1306 Brussels, 11 September 2009 Pandemic (H1N1) 2009: Commission hosts Global Health Security conference for G7 countries and Mexico Health ministers from the G7 countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, US), Mexico and the World Health ...Global Health Security Initiative (GHSI) - Special Ministerial Meeting on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009»
MEMO/09/390 Brussels, 11 September 2009 Global Health Security Initiative (GHSI) - Special Ministerial Meeting on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 We, Ministers/Secretaries/Commissioner of Health today concluded a Special Ministerial Meeting on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 ...Influenza A (H1N1): EU Health Security Committee agrees statement on target and priority groups for vaccination»
IP/09/1252 Brussels, 25 August 2009 Influenza A (H1N1): EU Health Security Committee agrees statement on target and priority groups for vaccination Today the European Union Health Security Committee and the Early Warning and Response authorities (HSC/EWRS) ...Statements of Health Security Committee and Early Warning and Response System»
MEMO/09/362 Brussels, 13 August 2009 Statements of Health Security Committee and Early Warning and Response System authorities Statement on School closures The Health Security Committee/ Early Warning and Response System (HSC/EWRS) national contact points ...Background on the Health Security Committee and the Early Warning and Response System authorities»
MEMO/09/363 Brussels, 13 August 2009 Background on the Health Security Committee and the Early Warning and Response System authorities What is the Health Security Committee? The Health Security Committee (HSC) was established by the Council in 2001 on ...Influenza A (H1N1) 2009: EU Health Security Committee agrees statements on school closures and travel advice»
IP/09/1234 Brussels, 13 August 2009 I nfluenza A (H1N1) 2009: EU Health Security Committee agrees statements on school closures and travel advice The European Union Health Security Committee and the Early Warning and Response authorities (HSC/EWRS) unanimously ...Commission approves extra funds to combat Bluetongue and Scrapie»
IP/09/1174 Brussels, 22 July 2009 Commission approves extra funds to combat Bluetongue and Scrapie The European Commission decided today to provide additional financial support to the Bluetongue vaccination programmes of various Member States and approved ...Questions and answers on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias»
MEMO/09/345 Brussels, 22 July 2009 Questions and answers on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias What is the purpose of the Communication on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias? The objective of this Communication is to set out actions providing ...Examples of EU-funded research on neurodegenerative diseases»
MEMO/09/347 Brussels, 22 July 2009 Examples of EU-funded research on neurodegenerative diseases This background note provides some examples of research on neurodegenerative diseases supported through the EU's Research Framework Programme....Commission steps up action on Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions»
IP/09/1171 Brussels, 22 July 2009 Commission steps up action on Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions Today, the European Commissionadopted concrete proposals to tackle Alzheimer’s disease, dementias and other neurodegenerative conditions. ...Commission proposal for a Council Recommendation on a pilot joint programming initiative to combat neurodegenerative diseases, in particular alzheimer's»
MEMO/09/346 Brussels, 22 July 2009 Commission proposal for a Council Recommendation on a pilot joint programming initiative to combat neurodegenerative diseases, in particular alzheimer's 1. Why is the European Commission proposing for a Council recommendation ...The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed more efficient than ever on its 30th birthday»
IP/09/1155 Brussels, 16 July 2009 The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed more efficient than ever on its 30th birthday The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) –an important tool in the EU efforts to ensure food safety– turns 30 this year....Questions and answers on the EU Youth Health Initiative»
MEMO/09/326 Brussels, 9 July 2009 Questions and answers on the EU Youth Health Initiative What do we know about the current state of health of young people in Europe? The health of children and young people in Europe is generally good....'Be Healthy, be yourself' – Commission launches youth health initiative»
IP/09/1109 Brussels, 9 July 2009 'Be Healthy, be yourself' – Commission launches youth health initiative Involving young people more actively in developing EU health policies is the aim of an initiative launched today by the European Commissioner for ...Commission calls for scaling up of seasonal flu vaccination in Europe»
IP/09/1103 Brussels, 8 July 2009 Commission calls for scaling up of seasonal flu vaccination in Europe Today, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Council recommendation on seasonal flu vaccination....Commission calls for Smoke Free Europe by 2012»
IP/09/1060 Brussels, 30 June 2009 Commission calls for Smoke Free Europe by 2012 The European Commission adopted today, after extensive consultation, a proposal for a Council Recommendation calling on all Member States to bring in laws to protect their ...Questions and answers on the Commission proposal on smoke-free environments»
MEMO/09/307 Brussels, 30 June 2009 Questions and answers on the Commission proposal on smoke-free environments What is the purpose of the Recommendation? The aim of the Recommendation is to assist and encourage national efforts to better protect citizens ...Fighting Cancer: A European partnership is born»
IP/09/996 Brussels, 24 June 2009 Fighting Cancer: A European partnership is born Today, the European Commission reinforces its long-term commitment to the fight against cancer by creating a European Partnership for Action against Cancer....European Partnership Action Against Cancer: contribution of EU-funded research»
MEMO/09/294 Brussels, 24 June 2009 European Partnership Action Against Cancer: contribution of EU-funded research On 24 June, the European Commission adopted the Communication, 'Action Against Cancer: European Partnership', to support the Member States ...Questions and Answers on Action against Cancer: A European Partnership»
MEMO/09/293 Brussels, 24 June 2009 Questions and Answers on Action against Cancer: A European Partnership What is the current burden of cancer in the EU? Every year, around 3.2 million Europeans are diagnosed with cancer, which is also the second most ...Council adopts Commission proposal improving animal treatment at time of slaughter»
IP/09/985 Brussels, 22 June 2009 Council adopts Commission proposal improving animal treatment at time of slaughter Conditions for animals at the time of killing will improve considerably as of January 1, 2013, when a regulation, adopted today by the ...Commission welcomes adoption of feed regulation that will further strengthen food safety in the EU»
IP/09/981 Brussels, 22 June 2009 Commission welcomes adoption of feed regulation that will further strengthen food safety in the EU Farmers and pet owners will soon get better information on the feed they buy, a step that will further strengthen food ...State aid: Commission gives France the go-ahead to grant €33 million to Carmat's R&D programme for the development of an artificial heart»
IP/09/959 Brussels, 18 th June 2009 State aid: Commission gives France the go-ahead to grant €33 million to Carmat's R&D programme for the development of an artificial heart The European Commission has decided not to raise any objections under the EC ...Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health Speech at Working Seminar on the promotion of the health and wellbeing of children and young people Helsinki, 11 June 2009»
SPEECH/ 09/294 Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health Commissioner Vassiliou attending the Working Seminar on the promotion of the health and wellbeing of children and young people Figures and graphics available ...Joint Statement of the European Commission and the Czech Presidency: WHO raises the pandemic alert for Influenza AH1N1 from phase 5 to phase 6»
IP/09/908 Brussels, 11 June 2009 Joint Statement of the European Commission and the Czech Presidency: WHO raises the pandemic alert for Influenza AH1N1 from phase 5 to phase 6 Today the WHO raised the pandemic alert for Influenza AH1N1 from phase 5 to ...World No Tobacco Day: Commission launches new anti-smoking TV campaign, HELP 2.0»
IP/09/848 Brussels, 28 May 2009 World No Tobacco Day: Commission launches new anti-smoking TV campaign, HELP 2.0 To mark the World No Tobacco Day, the Commission launches the second phase of its ‘HELP for a life without tobacco’ campaign....Questions and answers on tobacco health warnings»
MEMO/09/253 Brussels, 28 May 2009 Questions and answers on tobacco health warnings What is the purpose of putting health warnings on tobacco packages? The overall aim is to help reduce tobacco-related death, disease and suffering in the European Union. ...Questions and answers on the "HELP 2.0" campaign»
MEMO/09 /252 Brussels, 28 May 2009 Questions and answers on the "HELP 2.0" campaign What is the "Help 2.0" campaign? Following on from the first Help campaign, "Help 2.0" targets primarily young people and young adults....Common case definition on novel flu virus»
IP/09/690 Brussels, 30 April 2009 Common case definition on novel flu virus The Commission today adopted a common European definition for the novel flu virus. This will allow for an amendment to Decision 2002/253/EC, which lays down case definitions for ...EU steps up action on novel flu virus»
IP/09/687 Brussels, 30 April 2009 EU steps up action on novel flu virus The Commission is leading EU Member States' coordination efforts to exchange information on surveillance, case definition and measures taken by EU countries to respond to this novel ...Commissioner Vassiliou's meeting with the European Vaccine Manufacturers»
IP/09/677 Brussels, 29 April 2009 Commissioner Vassiliou's meeting with the European Vaccine Manufacturers Commissioner Vassiliou met today with pharmaceutical industry representatives, in particular with the European Vaccine Manufacturers, to address ...Androulla Vassiliou, Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health, European Commission Press Conference on novel flu virus, Speech delivered at the Press Room in Berlaymont, Brussels, 28 April 2009»
SPEECH/09/204 Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, responsible for HealthEuropean Commission Press Conference on novel flu virus Speech delivered at the Press Room in Berlaymont Brussels, 28 April 2009 Good morning ladies and gentlemen, ...Androulla Vassiliou, Member of the European Commission, Responsible for Health, Statement by Androulla Vassiliou, EU Health Commissioner for Health on the EC's reaction to the novel flu virus outbreak in Mexico, Statement made at the operations room of DG SANCO, on the EC's reaction to the novel flu virus outbreak in Mexico, Brussels, 27 April 2009»
SPEECH/09/200 Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, Responsible for HealthStatement by Androulla Vassiliou, EU Health Commissioner for Health on the EC's reaction to the novel flu virus outbreak in Mexico Statement made at the operations ...International scientific agreement on validation of alternatives to animal testing»
IP/09/643 Brussels, 27 April 2009 International scientific agreement on validation of alternatives to animal testing Global efforts to promote alternatives to testing on animals receive a significant boost today through the signing of a cooperation agreement ...The validation of alternatives to animal testing»
MEMO/09/200 Brussels, 27 April 2009 The validation of alternatives to animal testing 1. What is ECVAM? The European Centre for Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM) is hosted by the Institute for Health and Consumer Protection (IHCP), which is part ...Questions and Answers on the World Veterinary Day celebration in Brussels»
MEMO/09/195 Brussels, 24 April 2009 Questions and Answers on the World Veterinary Day celebration in Brussels What is the World Veterinary Day? The World Veterinary Day was introduced by the World Veterinary Association (founded in 1906) in the year 2000, ...Commissioner Vassiliou welcomes the European Parliament's positive contribution to building a ‘Europe for Patients’»
IP/09/631 Brussels, 23 April 2009 Commissioner Vassiliou welcomes the European Parliament's positive contribution to building a ‘Europe for Patients’ Today, the European Parliament voted on three important health policy initiatives; patients' rights in ...CoR member Piero Marrazzo, President of the Lazio Region: Local authorities must step up their role in prevention and control of healthcare-related diseases»
COR/09/44 Brussels, 22 April 2009 CoR member Piero Marrazzo, President of the Lazio Region: Local authorities must step up their role in prevention and control of healthcare-related diseases In Brussels today, the President of the Lazio Region, Piero Marrazzo, ...European Commission Assistance to Somalia: fact and figures»
MEMO/09/175 Brussels, 22 April 2009 European Commission Assistance to Somalia: fact and figures Humanitarian Aid from the European Commission € 45,8 million for 2008 alone € 87 million since 2005 Focused on nutrition, water and sanitation, livestock, ...All EU Member States now signatories to the agreements to combat illicit trade in tobacco products»
IP/09/610 Brussels, 21 April 2009 All EU Member States now signatories to the agreements to combat illicit trade in tobacco products The United Kingdom has joined the 26 other EU Member States and the European Community as a signatory to the 2004 anti-contraband ...World Health Day: Commission highlights solidarity in health»
IP/09/545 Brussels, 6 April 2009 World Health Day: Commission highlights solidarity in health To mark World Health Day, European Commissioner for Health, Androulla Vassiliou will visit several community health projects in Kenya on 6 and 7 April....Androulla Vassiliou, Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health, Opening Speech at the High Level Conference "Better training for safer food", Speech at the High Level Conference "Better training for safer food", Addis Ababa, 3 April 2009»
SPEECH/09/173 Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, responsible for HealthOpening Speech at the High Level Conference "Better training for safer food" Speech at the High Level Conference "Better training for safer food"Addis Ababa, 3 ...EU Health Commissioner launches "Better Training for Safer Food in Africa"»
IP/09/537 Brussels, 3 April 2009 EU Health Commissioner launches "Better Training for Safer Food in Africa" In an effort to help developing countries improve their food safety systems for the benefit of their populations and economies, EU Health Commissioner, ...Adapting to climate change: the European Union must prepare for the impacts to come»
IP/09/519 Brussels, 1 April 2009 Adapting to climate change: the European Union must prepare for the impacts to come The European Commission presented today a White Paper outlining actions needed to strengthen the Union's resilience in coping with a changing ...Commission completes pesticide review programme – an important step to ensure the protection of health and environment»
IP/09/402 Brussels, 12 March 2009 Commission completes pesticide review programme – an important step to ensure the protection of health and environment The European Commission made today an important step forward in its efforts to ensure improved protection ...International Women's Day – EC Vice President Margot Wallström, and Commissioner for Health, Androulla Vassiliou, to participate in the International Colloquium on Women's Leadership in Liberia»
IP/09/367 Brussels, 6 March 2009 International Women's Day – EC Vice President Margot Wallström, and Commissioner for Health, Androulla Vassiliou, to participate in the International Colloquium on Women's Leadership in Liberia Margot Wallström, European ...Commission adopts new rules for the introduction of personal consignments of animal products into the EU»
IP/09/361 Brussels, 5 March 2009 Commission adopts new rules for the introduction of personal consignments of animal products into the EU The European Commission adopted today a Regulation on the introduction into the EU of animal products by travellers. ...European Rare Diseases Day: listen to the voice of 12,000 patients»
IP/09/345 Brussels, 3 March 2009 European Rare Diseases Day: listen to the voice of 12,000 patients To mark the European Rare Disease Day 2009, Commissioner for Health, Androulla Vassiliou hosted the launch of an important and remarkable book – “The Voice ...EU Health Prize for Journalists»
MEMO/09/69 Brussels, 17 February 2009 EU Health Prize for Journalists Why a Journalist Prize in Health? The Prize is part of the "Europe for patients" campaign, launched by EU Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou in September 2008....Launching the first EU health prize for journalists, part of the Europe for Patients campaign»
IP/09/272 Brussels, 17 February 2009 Launching the first EU health prize for journalists, part of the Europe for Patients campaign Today, the European Commission launches the first EU health prize for journalists in print and on-line articles....European Commission welcomes European Parliament's vote on Animal Feed Regulation»
IP/09/221 Brussels, 05 February 2009 European Commission welcomes European Parliament's vote on Animal Feed Regulation Today the European Parliament adopted in first reading a Regulation to replace the current legislation on marketing and use of feed, ...Meglena Kuneva, European Consumer Commissioner, Keynote Speech, Personal Music Players Stakeholders' Conference, Brussels, 27 January 2009»
SPEECH/09/22 Meglena Kuneva European Consumer Commissioner Keynote Speech Personal Music Players Stakeholders' Conference Brussels, 27 January 2009 Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to welcome you today to this conference on personal music players organised ...Overview of the current coverage of population-based screening programmes for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer across the EU»
MEMO/09/20 Brussels, 22 January 2009 Overview of the current coverage of population-based screening programmes for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer across the EU Figure 1. The Distribution of Breast Cancer Screening Programmes Based on Mammography ...Europe needs to intensify and double cancer screening, concludes Commission report»
IP/09/113 Brussels, 22 January 2009 Europe needs to intensify and double cancer screening, concludes Commission report Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the European Union. Breast, cervical and colorectal cancer accounts for 32% of cancer ...Questions and Answers on Plant Protection Products»
MEMO/09/8 Brussels, 13 January 2009 Questions and Answers on Plant Protection Products What are plant protection products? Plant protection products, or pesticides (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides), are chemical formulations containing an active ...European Commission welcomes European Parliament's vote on Plant Protection Products Regulation»
IP/09/47 Brussels, 13 January 2009 European Commission welcomes European Parliament's vote on Plant Protection Products Regulation Today the European Parliament adopted in second reading a Regulation to replace the current legislation on plant protection ...Public health in your country
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